Safety Technician; Grades 4-6

Safety Technician

Working as a Safety Technician involves protecting people by ensuring that risks in the workplace are properly controlled.

• Conduct safety audits of ships, ship unit sections, and the physical plant as assigned.
• Record audit results electronically on an iPad utilizing the TruQC Program.
• Identify and correct unsafe workplace conditions and/or individual unsafe acts/behaviors.
• Demonstrated ability to handle conflict, follow direction, and make decisions.
• Demonstrate knowledge of behavioral safety concepts, participate in and guide Safety Action Teams/Committees.
• Communicate with large groups of employees.
• Train employees on proper use of fall protection systems, mobile and overhead equipment, respirator use/fit testing, and hazard awareness training.
• Perform New Employee Orientation.
• Communicate EHS policy and procedure effectively with personnel at all levels.

Pay range: $28.39/hr - $29.48/hr.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Preferred:
  Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in occupational health and safety or related discipline.

A degree in an accredited safety program is preferred. Prior work experience and/or BIW experience may be substituted with consideration given to the following:

• Relevant work experience demonstrated through appropriate knowledge.
• No fear of heights or confined spaces.
• Strong communication skills, specifically with large groups of employees and with personnel at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills, a team player, and flexible to adjust to changing priorities.
• Prior experience as a trainer.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience operating mobile equipment and aerial lift equipment.
• Preferred:
  Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and prior safety experience.
• Preferred:
  Prior hazard analysis experience.
• Preferred:
  Prior experience in safety training.
• Preferred:
  Prior BIW Safety Action Team participation.
• Preferred:
  Prior safety experience in an industrial environment.